Torrey Pines Closed, Cat 5 Hurricane & More: La Jolla News in Brief Sept. 23
From a closure of a famous San Diego hiking spot to the nation’s largest military air show, here is your La Jolla (LaJolla.com) news in brief for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
Torrey Pines Hiking Trail Closed for Renovations
The Torrey Pines State Reserve will be closed for the next few months as officials begin work on the next step of a phased renovation project for the popular hiking trail and nature area.
Phase one of the project was carried out in November 2025 and lasted through February 2026, and included modernization, accessibility upgrades, and facility repairs. Phase two officially started on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and will include the addition of new utilities, restroom facilities, and ADA-compliant parking and paths of travel.
For project updates, visit the California State Parks website.
Category 5 Hurricane to Bring Strong Surf to San Diego
Hurricane Polo, a category 5 storm roiling off the coast of Mexico, will bring large waves and dangerous ocean conditions to San Diego beaches early next week. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm will reach the southern tip of Baja California by Sunday.
A high tide that could reach 7 feet and large swells are expected to peak on Monday and last through Tuesday, especially at southern-facing beaches, the NHC reported. Along with producing life-threatening surf and rip currents, the storm’s effects may also cause more coastal erosion and the possibility of coastal flooding, too.
MCAS Miramar Air Show
The nation’s largest military air show returns to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar from this Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27, featuring headlining aerial performances by the US Navy Blue Angels and other aviators.
Themed “Soaring into America’s 250th,” the three-day event includes a Marine Air-Ground Task Force tactical demonstration, civilian aerobatics, and an interactive technology expo. General admission, parking and blanket seating along the flight line to the Miramar Air Show are free to the public.
International Jazz Festival Hits San Diego, Tijuana
The third annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ) is returning with a packed lineup of music, food, and more from Thursday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 4. The jazz festival, which takes place on both sides of the US–Mexico border, features a lineup that includes Jungle Fire, Lucia and the Familia Gutierrez, Mingus Dynasty, and Danilo Perez.
Tickets start at $54 for the headline shows, but the schedule features free concerts in downtown San Diego, Escondido, and Tijuana.
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Mike Peterson is a writer, editor, and strategist based in San Diego. When he’s not writing and editing the La Jolla news, you can often find him practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the outdoors with his wife and dog.
